Manuel Velazquez Ortiz

Manuel nació el 28 de febrero de 1932 en Patillas, Puerto Rico. A la edad de 18 años, se alistó con orgullo en el Ejército de los Estados Unidos, donde sirvió durante la Guerra de Corea desde 1950 hasta su baja honorable en 1952.

Manuel era un hombre de muchas cualidades: carismático, enérgico, valiente e inteligente. Su personalidad única dejó una impresión duradera en todos los que lo conocieron. Esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo devoto, Manuel será profundamente extrañado por su familia y por todos aquellos cuyas vidas tocó. Era conocido por su naturaleza sencilla y sin pretensiones, y por el profundo impacto que tenía en quienes lo rodeaban. Después de una valiente batalla contra el cáncer, estuvo rodeado de su familia en la comodidad de su propia casa mientras fallecía pacíficamente.

Le preceden en la muerte su madre, Evangelina Ortiz, su padre, Manuel Velázquez, y su hermana, Petra Bernier.

A Manuel le sobreviven su hermana, Augustina Velazquez- Ortiz; Su amada esposa de 31 años, Rosa Velázquez; sus hijos, Selenda Hernández, Janet Bob, Perla Flores y Sergio Flores; Cuatro nietos, Paul, DeMarcus y Sean Bob, y Cayden Bob; su nieto político, Pierre Hernández; nieta política, Emilee Zbranek; así como cuatro bisnietos: Izaiah, Izabella, Prince y Baby Legend.

Lo llevaremos por siempre en nuestros corazones, y su amor continuará guiándonos hasta que nos reunamos de nuevo.El 26 de noviembre de 2024, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., se llevará a cabo un Servicio Conmemorativo de Celebración de la Vida en Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505.

Manuel Velazquez Ortiz, 92, of La Porte, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel was born on February 28, 1932, in Patillas, Puerto Rico. At the age of 18, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served during the Korean War from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1952.

Manuel was a man of many qualities: charismatic, energetic, courageous, and intelligent. His one-of-a-kind personality made a lasting impression on all who knew him. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Manuel will be deeply missed by his family and all those whose lives he touched. He was known for his simple and unassuming nature, and for the profound impact he had on those around him. After a courageous battle with cancer, he was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home as he peacefully passed.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Evangelina Ortiz, his father, Manuel Velazquez, and sister, Petra Bernier.

Manuel is survived by his sister, Augustina Velazquez Ortiz; his beloved wife of 31 years, Rosa Velazquez; his children, Selenda Hernandez, Janet Bob, Perla Flores, and Sergio Flores; four grandchildren, Paul, DeMarcus, and Sean Bob, and Cayden Bob; his grandson-in-law, Pierre Hernandez; granddaughter-in-law, Emilee Zbranek; as well as four great-grandchildren: Izaiah, Izabella, Prince, and Baby Legend.

We will forever carry him in our hearts, and his love will continue to guide us until we are reunited again.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on November 26, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505.